CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 97.2%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior performance with a 79.1% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has the highest core count with 8 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
338th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs23rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs113th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2017
Market Position
815th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs1034th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs275th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X
4,587
1900X
2,326

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X
30,100
1900X
16,809

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
9600X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
1900X
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor
9600X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 8-Core Processor
1900X
⚡Base Clock
3.9 GHz
9600X
3.8 GHz
1900X
🚀Turbo Clock
5.4 GHz
9600X
4.0 GHz
1900X
💻Cores/Threads
6 Threads: 12
9600X
8 Threads: 16
1900X
🔌Socket
AM5
9600X
sTR4
1900X
⚡TDP
65 W
9600X
180 W
1900X
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
9600X
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 64 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 16 MB
1900X

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X drawing more power under load (180W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.